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Message from Swami Viditatmananda 2 2021

“Success is the very nature of the self. It is not something to be acquired, but to be manifested. This being the case, every human being has a right to be successful in life and feel fulfilled.”

- Pujya Sri Swami ViditatmanandaJi

2021 Dates for Vedanta Courses 3

March 5 - April 1 (Fri-Thu) Four-Week Vedanta Course for Beginners Swami Muktatmananda, Ātmānātmaviveka & Bhagavad Gītā Ch. 3 April 2-4 (Fri-Sun) Easter Weekend Family Vedanta Course Swami Muktatmananda, Swamini Svatmavidyananda Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad, Bodhasāra May 28-31 (Fri-Mon) Memorial Day Weekend Family Vedanta Course Swami Viditatmananda, Swamini Paraprajnananda Tasmād yudhyasva bhārata (BG 2.18), Siddhiṁ vindati mānavaḥ (BG 18.46) June 6-15 (Sun-Tue) Summer Vedanta Course Swamini Svatmavidyananda Pañcadaśī Ch. 15, Values from Bhagavad Gītā Ch. 13 July 2-5 (Fri-Mon) Independence Day Weekend Vedanta Course Swami Viditatmananda, Swamini Paraprajnananda Nāyaṁ hanti na hanyate (BG 2.19), Durlabhaṁ trayamevaitad (Vivekacūḍāmaṇi 3) July 7-21 (Wed-Wed) Two Week Bhāṣyam Classes for Adults Swami Viditatmananda, Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad, 2.4.1 onwards July 24-30 (Sat-Fri) Family Vedanta Course I Swami Viditatmananda, Vivekacūdāmaṇi July 24-30 (Sat-Fri) Children’s Course I-Unaccompanied by parents (Age 9-16) Aug 1-7 (Sun-Sat) Family Vedanta Course II Swami Viditatmananda, Swami Muktatmananda Muṇdakopaniṣad 3.1.1 onwards, Bhagavad Gītā 9.1 onwards Aug 1-7 (Sun-Sat) Children’s Course II-Unaccompanied by parents (Age 9-16) Aug 8-14 (Sun-Sat) Family Vedanta Course III Swami Viditatmananda, Swami Muktatmananda Kaṭha Upaniṣad, 2.2.1 onwards, Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad, 1-8 Aug 15 (Sun) 35th Anniversary - Success Aug 19-22 (Thu-Sun) Patron’s Complimentary Course I Swami Viditatmananda, Living in the Present Swami Muktatmananda, Bhagavad Gītā 9.34 Sept 3-6 (Fri-Mon) Patron’s Complimentary Course II Swami Tattvavidananda, Talks on Meditation Sept 11-17 (Sat-Fri) One-week Vedanta Course I for Adults Swami Tattvavidananda,Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma I Sept 19-25 (Sun-Sat) One-week Vedanta Course II for Adults Swami Tattvavidananda,Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma II Sept 29-Nov 3 (Wed-Wed) Fall Vedanta Five-week Course for Adults Swami Tattvavidananda, Brahma-sūtra Catussūtrī Nov 25-28 (Thurs-Sun) Thanksgiving Family Vedanta Course Thanksgiving Family Vedanta Course Swami Muktatmananda, Swami Advayatmananda Dec 24-31 (Fri-Fri) Year-end Family Vedanta Course Swami Muktatmananda, Bhagavad Gītā, 18.5 Jan 1, 2021 (Sat) New year’s Day Mahārudrābhișekam 4 Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati 2021

Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati – President Arsha Pitham

Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati was appointed by Pujya Swami in 2015 to be his successor and head ācārya of Arsha Vidya Pitham. Having studied for years under Pujya Swamiji, Swami Viditatmananda is a well-known and highly respected traditional teacher of Vedānta. In addition to his teaching, Swamiji has authored more than two dozen books in English and many more in Gujarati. Under his guidance as president, Arsha Vidya Pitham continues to impart the traditional knowledge of Vedānta and other Vedic traditions in an authentic manner, true to Pujya Swamiji’s vision. Swami Viditatmananda leads both Adhyatma Vidya Mandir in and Arsha Vidya Pitham in the USA, and teaches classes in both locations, in addition to extensive outreach activities in USA & India.

May 28 - 31 (Fri-Mon) July 7 - 21 (Wed-Wed) Memorial Day Weekend Two-Week Bhāṣyam Course Vedānta Course Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 2.4.1 onward Tasmād yudhyasva bhārata This chapter of the Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad (Bhagavad Gītā 2.18) reveals the nondual vision of the Upaniṣads In the second chapter of the Gītā, Sri Krish- by teaching the reality of what is generally na teaches a sorrowful Arjuna that the self taken to be real, satyasya satyam. Presented is eternal and unchanging, and therefore in the form of teacher-student dialogues, the there is no need for sorrow. He then exhorts Upaniṣad also shows the method by which him to do his duty, saying, "Therefore, O this is taught, and what is expected of the Arjuna, may you join the battle!" student in order to receive this knowledge.

July 2 - 5 (Fri-Mon) July 24 - 30 (Sat-Fri) Independence Day Vedānta Course Family Vedānta Course I Nāyaṁ hanti na hanyate (Bhagavad Gītā 2.19) Vivekacūdāmaṇi 298 onward To remove Arjuna's sorrow about the pros- This text, translated as the “Crown Jewel of pect of killing his family and friends in bat- Discrimination,” addresses the seeker desirous tle, Sri Krishna points out that in reality, the of the ultimate freedom, mokṣa, and that which Self is neither the doer of any action nor the prevents one from seeing it, namely avidyā, enjoyer of any results of action. ignorance. Swamiji will unfold the nature of avidyā and show how to overcome it. 2021 Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati 5

August 1 - 7 (Sun-Sat) August 19 - 22 (Thu-Sun) Family Vedānta Course II Patron’s Complimentary Course I Muṇdakopaniṣad 3.1.1 onward Living in the Present In imparting the vision of oneness to the stu- The phrase “living in the present,” which has dent, the teacher in this Upaniṣad uses the entered into popular culture, requires a deep method of ‘cause-effect’ (kāraṇa-kārya) . and sustained inquiry to understand what it This section elaborates fully on how every- means and to resolve the questions it raises. thing has come from, abides in, and resolves Swami Viditatmananda will unfold the vision into the self, who is the being of everything. of the ṛṣis on this topic, answering all ques- Knowing this, the “knots of the heart dis- tions and bringing clarity and purpose to this solve.” simple phrase.

August 8 - 14 (Sun-Sat) Family Vedānta Course III Kaṭha Upaniṣad 2.2.1 onward. Lord Yama, having found Naciketas a fit student, fulfills his third boon in this- sec tion, answering Naciketas’ informed ques- tion about the nature of the self. Lord Yama reveals the nature of the self, knowing which one is free from grief and fear.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Midwest Retreat 2021 with Swami Viditatmananda Upadeśa Sāram II (Essence of the Teaching) of Sri Ramaṇa Maharṣi (Verse 9 onward) Dates: June 10 – 13, 2021 (Thu – Sun) Location: Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, 9601 Union Road, Plym- outh, IN 46513 Description: Upadeśa Sāram is a text that condenses the entire teaching of Vedānta in just 30 short couplets. The first 17 verses of this text provide insight into spiritual practices of karma-yoga, bhakti, and dhyānam, culminating in jñānam. The last 13 verses deal with jñāna-yoga, deliberation upon the nature of the Self. The one who follows this teaching attains mokṣa, freedom from all unhappiness and sorrow once and for all. Retreat fees: $250 per person This includes three nights of double occupancy lodg- ing, continental breakfast, vegetarian lunch and dinner. For more details on the pro- gram and accommodations, please contact Kartik Patel (tel.: 734-249-1044, email: [email protected]. 6 Swami Tattvavidananda 2021

September 3 - 6 (Fri-Mon) September 19 - 25 (Sun-Sat) Patron's Complimentary Course II Fall One-Week Vedanta Course I Talks on Meditation for Adults Meditation plays an in- Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma II tegral part in a seeker's Swamiji will continue unfolding the names of quest for truth, allow- Viṣṇu. See Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma – 1 above. ing the full assimilation of the knowledge im- September 29 - Nov 3 (Wed-Wed) parted by the scriptures. Fall Five-Week Vedanta Course II Swamiji will offer de- tailed in-depth guidance for Adults on meditation that is Brahma-sūtra Catussūtrī consistent with the vision of Vedanta. With the commentary of Ādi Śaṅkara, the September 11 - 17 (Sat-Fri) first four sūtras of the Brahma-sūtra cover the essence of the entire visión of the Vedānta- Fall One-Week Vedanta Course for śāstra. They also state that all the Upaniṣads Adults reveal this same vision. In the rest of Brahma- Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma I sūtra, what is taught in these first four is thor- The nāmas in the Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma reveal oughly discussed and proved. 1. the manifest form of Viṣṇu as an avatāra; 2. Viṣṇu as the cause of the world, and as the world; and 3. the essential nature of Viṣṇu, which is the truth of oneself. The first two are for worship, the third is for understanding.

Swami Advayatmananda Swami Paraprajnananda November 25 - 28 (Thu-Sun) prayers seeking blessings for gaining an Thanksgiving Family Vedānta assimilated and abiding vision of Vedanta * such that it becomes one's living reality. Course Selections will be presented both as an *with Swami Muktatmananda unfoldment of the vision of one's inherent Selections from Brahmavidāśīrvādaḥ by wholeness and freedom, and as seeds for Śrī Vidyāraṇya nididhyāsana—the deep contemplation on Brahmavidāśīrvādaḥ is the truth of the contemplator. a work attributed to the famous 14th century teacher Śrī Vidyāraṇya. It presents the essence of in the form of meditative 2021 Swami Muktatmananda 7

March 5 - April 1 (Fri-Thur) August 8 - 14 (Sun-Sat) Spring Four-Week Vedānta Family Vedānta Course III* Course for Beginners *with Swami Viditatmananda Ātmānātmaviveka Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad 1-8 This text concisely This Upaniṣad has the special significance presents the knowl- of being the only one in the saṁhitā portion edge revealed in the of the Veda. The first eight verses are a Upaniṣads. Because focused, complete unfoldment of the nature of its simplicity and of the self and one’s identity with Īśvara. comprehensiveness, Ātmānātmaviveka is August 19 - 22 (Thu-Sun) taught as an introduc- Patron’s Complimentary Course I tory text. Bhagavad Gītā 9.34 Bhagavad Gītā, Ch. 3 In this chapter, Bhagavan Krishna focuses In this verse, Bhagavan Krishna condenses on karma-yoga. This is the means of pre- the entire karma-yoga into four brief sentenc- paring oneself to receive the vision of one- es. If these are followed, Bhagavan assures, ness that is revealed in the Upaniṣad. “You will reach Me alone.” April 2 - 4 (Fri-Sun) November 25 - 28 (Thu-Sun) Easter Weekend Family Thanksgiving Family Vedānta Vedānta Course Course* Selected mantras from Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad *with Swami Advayatmananda This Upaniṣad occupies an important place Meditation on the Meditator in the teaching tradition because it covers all Swamiji will present the topic of meditation the important topics, besides the main topic as it is practiced in Vedantic study. This fo- which every Upaniṣad reveals. cuses not on an external form or symbol, but rather on the essential nature of the very per- Aug 1 - 7 (Sun-Sat) son who is meditating. Family Vedānta Course II* *with Swami Viditatmananda Dec 24 - 31 (Fri-Fri) Taittirīya Upaniṣad Ch. 2: Satyaṁ jñānam Year-End Vedānta Course anantam Brahma Bhagavad Gītā, 18.5 This mantra, defining as limit- Unfolding this verse, based on Bṛhadāraṇyaka less, changeless consciousness, reveals that Upaniṣad (4.4.22), Swamiji will show how the self is Brahman, the truth of all that is. ritual, charity, and religious disciplines help As such it is a mahāvākya, an equation of prepare a person for the knowledge of one- identity of the individual (jīva) and Īśvara. ness. It is this knowledge that releases one from a life of seeking fulfillment. 8 Swamini Svatmavidyananda 2021

April 2 - 4 (Fri-Sun) Vidyaranya, the Pañcadaśī systematically Easter Weekend Family Vedānta unfolds the vision of oneness, along with Course its methodologies. In this chapter, we will be studying about the nature of the ātmā as Bodhasāra; Munīndra-Dinācārya: The Daily ānanda. Life of the Most Exalted of Sages Values from the 13th Chapter of A person who has self- the Bhagavad Gītā knowledge awakens from sleep, to the glory The evening classes during this course will of the ātmā, banishing be devoted to the study of 20 values and atti- the sleep of self-igno- tudes discussed by Lord Krishna in the 13th rance. This section from Chapter of the Bhagavad Gītā. the Bodhasāra inspires all to emulate the daily life of the sages, and draws them to the pur- suit of ātmavidyā.

June 6 - 15 (Sun-Tue) Summer Vedānta Course Pañcadaśī Chapter 15 In this course, we will be studying the last chapter of the Pañcadaśī, a highly regarded work on Vedanta. Composed by Swami

Swamini Paraprajnananda Swami Paraprajnananda May 28 - 31 (Fri-Mon) July 2 - 5 (Fri-Mon) Memorial Day Weekend Family Independence Day Vedānta Vedānta Course* Course* *with Swami Viditatmananda *with Swami Viditatmananda Siddhiṁ vindati mānavaḥ ( 18.46) Durlabhaṁ trayamevaitad “A human being gains (Vivekacūḍāmaṇi 3) success.” What is that This course will focus the three things that success, gaining which are difficult to obtain and are gained only one is full and there- by the grace of Īśvara; namely to be born as fore successful? In this a human being, have an intense desire for course, Swamini Prara- freedom, and find a teacher who can bless prajnananda will unfold one with the knowledge that frees. some of Bhagavān’s last few words of teaching to Arjuna in the Gita. 2021 Children's Courses 9

Children's Vedic Course I – July 24 - 30 (Sat-Fri) Unaccompanied by Parents (Age 9-16) Children's Vedic Course II – August 1 - 7 (Sun-Sat) Unaccompanied by Parents (Age 9-16) Children love the Gurukulam’s retreats, which are filled with lively interactive classes based on Vedic heritage, religion, culture, universal values, and group discussion. Vedic chanting, yoga, drama, arts and crafts, games, and a nightly campfire are also very popular with the kids. The highlight of the camp is the finale, the cultural program, in which Savithri Mani, assisted by Radha and Girija Sriniva- san, showcases the considerable talents of all the children. Children in this retreat join the children’s program of the family retreats offered during the same period. Counselors will care for children nine years and older not accompa- Savithri Mani nied by their parents.

AVG SUMMER CAMP '21

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT: BRHM. SURYANARAYANAJI [email protected] SHIVAM GOSAI: [email protected] AVANI TAILOR: [email protected] SANJEEVE BALA: [email protected] 10 Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Special Events 2021

Thursday, March 11 ...... Mahāśivarātri Celebration Monday, May 17...... Śaṅkarācārya-jayantī Friday, July 23...... Gurupūrṇimā Celebration Sunday, Aug 15...... Gurukulam’s 35th Anniversary Sunday, Aug 29...... Kṛṣṇa-janmāṣṭamī Friday, Sept 10 ...... Gaṇeśa-caturthi Monday, September 20...... Swami Pratyagbodhananda's 1st Mahāsamādhi Day Thursday, September 23...... Sixth Anniversary of Pujya Swamiji’s Mahāsamādhi Thursday, Oct 14...... Saraswatī Pūjā Friday, Oct 15...... Vijayadaśamī Thursday, Nov 4...... Dīpāvalī Celebration Tuesday, Dec 14...... Gītā-jayantī - Gītā-parāyaṇa Friday, Dec 31 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) ...... Mūla-mantra-japa Saturday, Jan 1 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) . . . New Year’s Day Celebration

Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti Temple and Homa Services - Upanayanam - SÌmantam (Prenatal) - NËmakaraÙam (Naming Ceremony) - AkÛarËbhyËsam - ¼yuÛya Homam (Birthday) - Navagraha Homam - ÉrËddham - VivËham (Wedding) - SatyanËrËyaÙa PÍjË - SahasranËma PÍjË - Archana The Gurukulam has full-time priests who are traditionally qualified to perform Vedic rituals and temple pujas. They are available to perform any type of Vedic ritual for you either at the Gurukulam or in your home. For religious functions held at the Gurukulam, accommodations and meals can be provided. Abhisekam $51, Archana $21 For more details, please contact Priest Ravi - 570-656-0192 or Priest Ganeshan - 570-656-0197 2021 VedËnta Teaching Centers 11

VEDĀNTA TEACHING CENTERS IN INDIA

Arsha Vidya Pitham Swami Viditatmananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust) Adhyatma Vidya Mandir Swami Dayananda Nagar Tattvatirtha Muni Ki Reti () - 249 137 Shilaj Road, Thaltej, Uttarakhand, INDIA Ahmedabad - 380059 Tel: 0135-2430769 / 2431769 Gujarat ,India (from abroad dial +91-135 instead of 0135) Tel: 079-26858333 Fax: 0135-2430769 Fax: 079-26856395 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.tattvatirtha.org ab ab Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam Vedapuri, Bazar Gaon, Dorli Road Swami Tattvavidananda P.O. Bazargaon, Tah Katol Brahmavidya Kutter , 501, Deccan Corner Tel: 0711-2695998 Diamond Point Mobile: 91 9370663555 Secunderabad-500009 City Office: 91 9822234567 (Smt.Rajashri) Tel: 91-40-27502035 E-mail:[email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Swamini Vibhavananda Arsha Vidya Gurukulam “Viswa Mangalam” Anaikatti P.O., Athwa Lines Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 108 Near Jivan Vikas Society Tel: 91-422-2657001, 91-9442646701 Surat - 395001 (Reception) Gujarat Email: [email protected] Tel: 98195-10220 www.arshavidya.in Email: [email protected] 12 VedËnta Teaching Centers 2021

SELF SUPPORTED VEDĀNTA TEACHING CENTERS

Arsha Bodha Center, Somerset, NJ Swamini Atmarata Swami Tadatmananda Online classes on Gita and www.arshabodha.org Email : [email protected] Tel: 732-940-4008 ab ab Houston, TX Arsha Vidya Center (SF-Bay area) Arsha Vidya Satsanga www.arshvidyacenter.org [email protected] Mr. Vijay Kapoor Tel: 650-949-5522 ab ab Online Bhagavad Gita Classes Dr. Venkat Swaminathan Online Vedanta classes by Radha [email protected] (Dr. Carol Whitfield) www.arshakulam.org ab ab Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam Swamini Svatmavidyananda Swami Advayatmananda Tel: 541-684-0322 https://arshadrishti.org www.arshavm.org @ArshaDrishti Facebook.com/ArshaDrishti http://www.livestream.com/advaita_ [email protected] swaminisvatmavidyanandaji Tel: 408-905-6499 ab ab South Florida Buenos Aires, Argentina Janani Cleary Fundación arsha Vidya Tel: 561-737-4124 Contact: Swamini Vilasananda [email protected] [email protected] Arsha Vidya en Español ab www.arshavidya.es Castro Valley, CA [email protected] Vedanta Classes ab Esha (Esther Nevarez) Chetan (Carlos Nevarez) Alameda, CA Tel: 510-733-0467 Vedanta Class in Spanish [email protected] Chetan (Carlos Nevarez) Tel: 510-733-0467 ab ab London, UK Arsha Vidya UK Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swamini Atmaprakasananda Centro de Estudos Vidya Mandir [email protected] Gloria Arieira www.arshavidya.org.uk Tel: 55 21 2287-2774 Tel: 079 7445 5958 www.vidyamandir.org.br ab Arsha Vidya Ontario, Canada Contact: Rajesh Patel Tel: 519-938-8708 [email protected] 2021 Other Retreats and Programs 13

Biweekly Meditation Sessions Meditation plays an integral part in a seeker’s spiritual journey, in that it steers the wavering mind into a state of quietude, wherein the tumult of distracting desires loosen their grip. With practice, the mind will be ushered to a deeper realm of stillness. Such a mind gains the capability for a lofty vision and cannot be unduly influenced by anything. As the practice of meditation deepens, one can resolutely face problems in life and gradually become a yukta, one who abides in one’s real nature. Guided Meditation sessions will be conducted online by Swamini Ramananda on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Swaminiji at 570-421-1836 or swamini@ ramananda.net.

Arsha Vidya Counseling Services सव  भव ु सिुखनः | मा कित ् ःखभाग भ् वते ् May all bebe happy. happy. May May no no one one suffer. suffer. Swami Jnanananda (pūrva-āśrama name Dr. Ashok Chhabra), is a resi- dent teacher at the gurukulam, who completed a two and one-half year course in Vedanta with Pujya Swami Dayanandaji at Piercy, California. He is a licensed psychologist. His thera- py and counseling approaches combine both Vedānta wisdom and modern therapeutic and counseling tech- niques. Swamiji is available to provide counselling in person at the gurukualm, and remotely via electronic media. There is no fee for the counseling sessions.

He can be reached at 570-350-4475. Strict confidentiality is maintained. 14 Bhagavad Gita Home Study Program 2021 Bhagavadgita HOME STUDY PROGRAM Designed and Taught by Swami Dayananda

The Bhagavadgita has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for generations. Placed in the middle The Gita Home Study Course of the Mahabharata of Vedavyasa, it shines like a consists of a 9-volume set pendant jewel of wisdom. Price: $250.00 plus S & H The ‘Gita,’ as the Bhagavadgita is popularly called, carries a timeless message. The person to whom it is The entire Bhagavadgita is addressed is Arjuna, a prince and a warrior. At the also available for Mac and PC scene of a great battle, Arjuna faces a conflict between on CD-ROM in PDF format. his emotions and the proper course of actions. In this This CD-ROM consists of a searchable Gita text. It also setting of war, Arjuna’s friend, Lord Krishna, becomes contains a video clip of Swamiji his teacher. Through Krishna’s teaching extended introducing the program, along over seventeen chapters of verse, Arjuna resolves with a narrated video of Arsha his conflict and gains self-knowledge, the essence Vidya Gurukulam activities. of the teaching. Price: $50.00 plus S & H

Each of the seven hundred verses of the Gita Additionally, the original 363 is presented in devanagari script with translation, classes of the Bhagavadgita, word-for-word meaning, English transliteration, from which the above two items and an extensive commentary by Swami Dayananda were edited, are available on in keeping with the traditional commentary of seven MP3 CDs. Ādi Śaṅkarācārya. Price: $300.00 plus S & H

If you wish to start a Bhagavad Gita Home Study group in your area, please contact Brhm. Suryanarayanaji for guidance. Brahmacariji's Current Classes: Saturdays: Bhagavad Gita at 6:30pm EST to 7:30pm EST on Zoom. Wednesdays: Vishnusahasranama Meaning at 7:30pm EST on Zoom. Email: [email protected] Tel: (570) 656-0195 2021 Ongoing Weekend Programs at the Gurukulam 15

1st and 3rd Saturday Guided Meditation 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sundays (Adults) BhagavadgÌtË Class 1 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BhagavadgÌtË Class 2 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Satsang (Q&A) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (subject to attendance) No registration required for these programs. All are welcome.

Hatha Yoga Classes at the Gurukulam Online Yoga classes with Swamini Satyapremanandaji

Tuesdays from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm Thursdays from 6:15pm-7:15pm

Gentle Yoga meets on Tuesdays and Intermediate Yoga meets on Thursdays.

Send an email to [email protected] for more information and to receive login details. 16 ¼cËryas at the Gurukulam 2021

Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati – Founder Within the ancient lineage of traditional Vedānta teachers, Pujya Sri Swamiji is acclaimed as a leading figure who had unsurpassable scholarship and clarity of expression. Swamiji unfolded the message of the Upanishads for over fifty years, during which time he established the global family of Arsha Vidya institutions with the single vision of imparting the perennial Vedic wisdom, respect for humanity and cultures, and commitment to the upliftment of society. The major Arsha Vidya centers in India are in Rishikesh, Coimbatore, and Nagpur, and in the USA in Saylorsburg.

Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati – President Swami Viditatmananda is the president of Arsha Vidya Pitham and head ācārya of the Gurukulam. As a learned disciple of Pujya Swamiji, he expounds Vedānta with a simplicity and directness that makes it easy to assimilate. Having lived and worked in the USA prior to becoming a renunciate, he is familiar with the lifestyles in India and the West. With his insights into both cultures, he can reach out to Indians and Westerners with equal ease.

Swami Tattvavidananda, a committed disciple of Pujya Swamiji, has translated the Bhagavad Gītā Home Study Course into Telegu and has written a number of books in English and Telegu. Very natural in his scholarship, he is from a family of Vedic pandits and holds Ph.D.s in Chemistry and Sanskrit. Swamiji’s deep immersion in the Vedic tradition is reflected in the profundity and breadth of his classes, delivered with the modesty that only a true scholar can command.

Swami Muktatmananda Saraswati, Swami Muktatmananda is a disciple of Pujya Swami Dayanada and Swami Viditatmananda, having undergone a three-year residential teacher training Vedānta course in India under Pujya Swamiji's guidance. Swamiji leads retreats and regular classes on the Gita, Upanishads, and Brahmasutras at Tattvathirth Asram, Ahmedabad. In addition to participating in this year’s Vedanta programs at AVG, Swamiji is also teaching ongoing weekend classes on Bhagavad Gita and engaging in community outreach. Swamiji is available for satsang or other teaching venues. Swamiji wears his depth of scholarship with great lightness, delivering the teachings with clarity and ease. Email: muktatmanandaswami@gmail. com or [email protected] 2021 Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Bookstore 17

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Bookstore Books and Audio/Video/DVD Our on-site bookstore has an extensive collection of books/audio and video materials on Vedanta and related topics. A full catalog is available online. Tel: 570-801-7020 (direct line) Tel: 570-992-2339 Ext. 1567 or 1577 Fax: 570-992-7150 E-mail: [email protected] Main: www.arshavidya.org Bookstore: www.arshavidya.us 18 Program Fees 2021

Spring Four-Week Vedanta Course for Beginners (Mar.) Registration Lodging Single: $100 Online Only Family: $150 Easter Weekend (Apr.) Registration Lodging Single: $50 Single: $75 Family: $100 Family: $125 Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving Courses Registration Lodging Single: $125 Single: $150 Family: $200 Family: $250 Vedanta Weekend with Swamini Paraprajnananda (June) Registration Lodging Single: $50 Single: $75 Family: $100 Family: $125 Summer Vedanta Course Registration Lodging Single: $150 Single: $375 Family: $250 Family: $375 (per person) Two-Week Bhāṣyam Course Registration Lodging Single: $200 Single: $600 Family: $300 Family: $1000 Children’s Vedic Courses I, II Registration Lodging $100 $350 One–Week Family Courses I, II, III, One-Week Course for Adults, Year-End Course Registration Lodging Single: $150 Single: $375 Family: $250 Family: $325 (per person) Fall Five-Week Vedanta Course Registration Lodging Single: $200 Budget Room: Double: $1000 (Per week $200) Family: $300 Single: $1300 (Per week $260) Deluxe Room: Double: $1250 (Per week $250) Single: $1500 (Per week $300) Suite: Double: $1500 (Per week $300) Single: $1750 (Per week $350) *Lodging fee per child attending Family Courses I, II, III, BhāÛyam Course, and Year-End Vedanta Course: During courses, accommodations are limited to registered guests Age 2-11 years - $100; Age 12-19 years - $150; and family members. Extra invited guests, adults and children, Age 20 years and above - $250 must be registered in advance.

The Gurukulam does not charge tuition for Vedanta classes. We rely mainly on donations to make the programs possible. - All food is complimentary. 2021 Registration Form 19

Please check the programs you will be attending: VEDANTA COURSES o Spring Four-Week Vedanta Course Mar 5–Apr 1 o Family Vedanta Course III Aug 8-14 o Easter Weekend Course Apr 2-4 o Patron’s Course I (Patrons Only) Aug 19-22 o Memorial Day Weekend Course May 28-31 o Patrons’ Course II (Patrons Only) Sept 3-6 o Summer Vedanta Course June 6-15 o Fall One-Week Vedanta Course I Sep 11-17 o Independence Day Vedanta Course July 2-5 o Fall One-Week Vedanta Course II Sep 19-25 o Two-Week Bhāṣyam Course July 7-21 o Fall Vedanta Five-Week Course Sep 29-Nov 3 o Family Vedanta Course I July 24-30 o Thanksgiving Vedanta Course Nov 25-28 o Children’s Course I July 24-30 o Year-end Vedanta Course Dec 24-31 o Children’s Course II Aug 1-7 o Family Vedanta Course II Aug 1-7

Total No. in Group Adults Children Name(s) Children 1. Age Gender 2. Age Gender 3. Age Gender Phone (H) (W) E-Mail Cell Address City State Zip Reg. Fee $ Lodging Fee $ Total Enclosed $ Method of Payment: o Check o Visa/Master o Am Ex o Disc Card Number Exp. Date Cardholder's Name Signature

Please make checks payable to “Arsha Vidya Pitham” You may also register by phone with your credit card. Accommodations are limited - on a first-come, first-served basis. Please send completed registration form with payment to: Arsha Vidya Pitham, P.O. Box 1059, Saylorsburg, PA 18353-1059 U.S.A. Tel: (570) 992-2339 Ext. 1210 • Fax: (570) 992-7150 Website: www.arshavidya.org • E-Mail: [email protected] Arsha Vidya Pitham Non-Profit Org. (Institute of Vedanta, Sanskrit, Meditation and Yoga) U.S. Postage P.O. Box 1059 • Saylorsburg, PA 18353 PAID Stroudsburg, PA Phone: 570-992-2339 • 732-790-0173 18360 [email protected] Permit No. 28 Website: www.arshavidya.org

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